Ball Python Husbandry 101 - How to setup a BioActive Vivarium and Benefits
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In this video the Dude discusses how to setup a BioDude Ball Python BioActive terrarium kit. We discuss the dos, the don'ts, and overall husbandry 101 with Ball Pythons. In this video I discuss how to assemble your Terra Firma Bioactive Terrarium kit and what tricks to utilize when assembling yours for your Ball Python. With these BioDude kits your terrariums become self-cleaning, self-maintaining and provide better husbandry and enrichment for your herps! Subscribe, follow the Dude on facebook and check out www.thebiodude.com
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@snakeclips 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching people about how an ecosystem works rather than how to dump dirt in a glass box it's refreshing to see someone making an informative video who actually has information! Haha
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I love what I do.
@AridiaMoonWolf 6 жыл бұрын
In my bioactive vivarium for my corn snakes, I actually use a food grade food thermometer to check the soil temp. Quick easy to read and fairly accurate.
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 6 жыл бұрын
Smart!
@olyvia1380 3 жыл бұрын
i use a thermometer i got for free during covid, it’s a contactless forehead thermometer but also has an ambient temp and surface temp thermometer that are very useful!
@raecheljosephine 7 жыл бұрын
Definitely getting one for a new ball python soon! I love this whole concept, and it's much cheaper than other options.
@alidaali2727 7 жыл бұрын
very interesting points made...good to have animals in a natural environment vs plastic...
@MrBeautrix 7 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks for the effort you put into your videos. If i may make a couple of suggestions for future content: 1 Dont stand in front of a window, you re always backlit and the tank is almost non existent. Get a couple of your Leds, get the table to the opposite corner of the room and ler the cameraman stand in front of the window, facing you and the action. 2 tank lights on! i see you did it on the beardie setup, and its literally night to day! 3 camera needs to.be closer to you and the tank, we all want to see you work and tweak and rearrange the elements in the tank, again, better job with the beardie vid. In summary, great content, you just need to let it shine, as much as we all love that white cabinet 😆cheers
@adammontavon7942 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, these points are very good constructive criticism. Also, please get the cameraman a bipod, I was getting slightly nauseous from the feeling of a boat rocking back and forth. Great information and products.
@veesentdaysendz8113 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome,another great review and setup!!!
@Louvenoire05 6 жыл бұрын
Hello! Fantastic! My BP just turned 1 year and I had plans to switch him to a PVC enclosure, from the tub he's in right now. I just stumbled across this yesterday doing some more research into options. I subbed immediately. I'm so impressed with this! I want to change my snake over immediately, but you don't ship to Canada. Sad days :(
@drewpweiner5366 7 жыл бұрын
Need to link video for "other dudes" update on how well it worked out for his snake. Though I was with the understanding that you should allow the mini ecosystem to take for few weeks before introducing your snake.
@ZokomoTV 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Josh!
@MrEarl35420 5 жыл бұрын
Very educational
@yayaaabunni 6 жыл бұрын
I have been in love with snakes since I could remember. My parents were super scared of them so I was never able to keep one as a child. I'm about to move into my own apartment, and my landlord is allowing me to obtain a ball python. I was excited but scared because I have never owned a snake before and I want it to be healthy. Your video just made me super confident to 1. Take care of my snake, and 2. How to make sure it is comfortable. Thank you so much. Btw: most of my animals are named after pokemon, so of course I will name him/her Ekans.
@Moonbutnosun 5 жыл бұрын
Yaya Calicutt AAaarbok
@bejaises1 2 жыл бұрын
great video, very informative
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@allegronontroppo1 6 жыл бұрын
How long does it take for a BioActive setup to establish itself?
@destortoise 7 жыл бұрын
I would legit work for you if you were close enough. SW VA for me. great mission, Josh!
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@2touch2swift 6 жыл бұрын
You are so much more nervous in the beginning of this video with this guy here vs your others 🤣🤣😂😂 just be yourself brotha, good video keep up the amazing work.
@bobietiner4422 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you set up a bioactive 65 gallon for a ball python
@Count8320 6 жыл бұрын
Your tanks are amazing. I havnt really found anyone else who does this. All your videos habe helped me in so many ways. I was wondering if you could do a video on a bioactive vivarium for a nile monitor.
@freakgameplays5775 3 жыл бұрын
When he moves the plants and realize he was hideing the cute little baby😍😍
@aznprincess1962 6 жыл бұрын
Hi I'd love to get a follow up review from the guy on the right about the bioactive setup. 😊
@destortoise 7 жыл бұрын
41 minute video... better get the popcorn lol
@enriquesexotics9095 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao 😂
@christinecude 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I didn’t have that much patience I skipped ahead and probably missed the best stuff.
@RagingMass 7 жыл бұрын
Nice tank
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Raging Mass (hahaha)
@theblueburrow1801 2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend using expanding foam, to say add a Hollow cork above for them to climb to, while using bioactive?
@lmgrnt1 4 жыл бұрын
Did Adrian ever do any update videos? If so, where can I find them? It took me a while to find him and Crossbones Corns on Social Media to begin with.
@ArT50486 7 жыл бұрын
Seen u at the Nola show man I was so siked
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
It was a good show!
@itsnotmier7974 3 жыл бұрын
I liked because of that catch 3:26
@selmabathory951 4 жыл бұрын
Do you know what kind of fern you used there ? I am trying to find a good one at a bio seller in Switzerland but there are soooooo many I have no idea which one would be the best.
@IAMGiftbearer 6 жыл бұрын
Could you do an update on your Ball Pythons and how they're doing in this enclosure and how long they've been in there? I'm considering doing this for my snake so I'm very interested in people's results. Do they eat better in this than other types of enclosures?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 6 жыл бұрын
I sure can. Just give me a few weeks,
@IAMGiftbearer 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I found someone to make a custom breeder size cage for me and I have some really cool ideas for the inside. I think it would be great to do a regular feature on this channel on different people's Ball Python set-ups with regular follow-ups. Although I see some people posting here and there that they're starting to do theirs this way I really haven't seen many doing videos and those that do usually only show the initial set-up at the very beginning; not 6 months, a year, or two years later. I have a gut feeling that this might be the wave of the future, and there could be some very important data to be gleaned by people documenting their progress and their snake's behavior.
@HaydeeDance 6 жыл бұрын
IAMGiftbearer I'm very interested in seeing this as well
@IAMGiftbearer 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm getting another snake soon to breed to my female in the future, so this would really be helpful. I hope everything's OK. I want to design a pond in my enclosure too so that the snake can soak when it wants to. I'd like to get one of those liners that people use in outdoor ponds but not near as big. Not sure if pond supply places make them the size for a reptile cage or if I'm going to have to look for someone to do a custom one of those too. I'm thinking they probably make a mold and pour the shell into it. It would be great if Josh sold those in his store!
@loulevisky1266 5 жыл бұрын
7 itu
@heathercurtis3849 4 жыл бұрын
Is it hard to get your snake out of the hides once the bioactive is established? And all the roots are grown in?
@MelodyoftheForest 7 жыл бұрын
What is the plant with purple under the leaves? You sent me one with my BP kit, and I love it! It is constantly blooming with little white flowers!
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Melodyoftheforest I believe that is an Fittonia
@adamp308 3 жыл бұрын
How many inches of substrate do you need for a bioactive ball python enclosure?
@Duke_is_boss1213 4 жыл бұрын
Do springtails and isopods come in the kit?
@lisasmith9178 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have an under tank heater on this set up?
@ARodriguez258 4 жыл бұрын
about how many springtails and isopods do you put in?
@Supakuri 7 жыл бұрын
Iv'e been researching ball python and bearded dragon cage setups for awhile now and your whole concept and company is AMAZING. I'm going to purchase bioactive kits from your website for sure! I have one question though. What happens when you upgrade cages? Can you transfer over the BioActivity from the smaller vivitarium, but just add the more soil, biodegradable, and plants to make it the right quantity? Or do you really have to buy a whole other BioActive Kit which costs some money?
@Supakuri 7 жыл бұрын
Also, does buying more isopods and springtails including the the 2 tubs you get in the BioActivity make the process of getting the ecosystem ready faster? And how long does the biodegradable leaves last before having to add more? Thnx.
@johnvazquez1405 7 жыл бұрын
You can most definetly transfer, he's done it in newer videos. You do not need to buy a whole new kit, just extra bags of substrate and more plants if you so desire. As of the biodegradables, you would add more if I remember correctly about every six months (perhaps even more) depending on how quickly it gets broken down by the springtail and isopod cultures. To get a much better and more reliable response, e-mail Josh, just visit the website and e-mail him
@johnvazquez1405 7 жыл бұрын
I really want to see those updates Adrian promised
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
So do i!
@amandam8787 6 жыл бұрын
Same
@anjelo5509 6 жыл бұрын
if the substrate is 3-4 inches, how would that affect the under tank heater? if its that high of substrate, does the heater have to be stuck on the side?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 6 жыл бұрын
Joey I like to place them on the side. There is some thought that it messes with digestion but belly heat and reptiles is a myth, reptiles thermoregualte through ambient heat, not surface, so putting it on the side does help when you have a deep layer of substrate
@veesentdaysendz8113 7 жыл бұрын
What kind of bioactive substrate and setup will work best for a Chameleon,if any???
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
I usually use the Fauna or Flora. Soon I will be launching Acrylic Chameleon trays that fit all standard Exo Terra or Zoo Med screen cages. I will be offering bioactive chameleon kits with live chameleon trees for them.
@richardsmedley6689 7 жыл бұрын
Is the bio active transferable to a larger tank later, as long as u add more substrate etc. to meet the volume size needs of the larger tank? TIA
@johnvazquez1405 7 жыл бұрын
Richard Smedley yes
@gniknus13 6 жыл бұрын
That's the guy that runs Ball Python Enthusiasts on Facebook....would love to see an update...especially with how anti-tank/tub only approach they promote in their forums.....maybe they'll finally see the light going bioactive with an enriching and stimulating environment...
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 6 жыл бұрын
I am working on it!
@randym9854 7 жыл бұрын
I have a rainbow boa, and I know they are humidity sensitive, its a young female and I wouls love to see the products you would have for her type, and also how you would do one of your live terrariums
@randym9854 7 жыл бұрын
also would definitely work for you on this, its a great idea and just seeing the animals get to know nature in a sense is ideal, instead of fake plants rocks they need a taste of nature as well as their more outdoorsy family
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Aiden, go ahead and email me and I can get you all setup!
@magi_kat 7 жыл бұрын
What all is included in the kit? I visited your website but I didn't see a list if what is included in the ball python kit. I'm interested in starting a bioactive enclosure, but I want to make sure I have everything I need at the same time.
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Here ya go www.thebiodude.com/collections/snake-bioactive-kit/products/ball-python-snake-bioactive-kit
@michaeleck2709 7 жыл бұрын
can i feed my ball pyhone in the terrarium and will the isopods and sprintails mess with the snake? if i pick up my ball pythone will it have the bugs on it
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@HaydeeDance 6 жыл бұрын
How long does it take for the poop to be broken down and what about the urates? How is that cleaned? Solid and liquid form?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 6 жыл бұрын
Haydee, not long - your tank just needs to get established. Most urates will need to be pulled but the feces and shed breaks down very fast.
@BestIeverhadisyou 5 жыл бұрын
How long should I allow the plants/ isopods/springtails to establish before it is safe to put my ball python in?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Aquafish. You can let your biome sit and establish as long as you like, or you can introduce them right away. It's up to you and will not hurt anything.
@ogtako2920 6 жыл бұрын
Would it be okay if I set up my vivarium a few months before I get my snake? Any cons in doing that?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Jourdan. You can absolutely set it up early. There are no cons. This will give your soil plenty of time to get well established.
@IAMGiftbearer 7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting habitat! It looks great! What about poop? Will that biodegrade or should that be taken out as it normally would?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
I take it out as I normally would initially, but after a while it becomes pretty much self maintaining as far as fecal decomposition etc.
@IAMGiftbearer 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-) When you first set it up does it take a few weeks before they can do it on their own? And then once they get to that point how long after each poop does it take to be fully eradicate that waste? I'm getting my second ball python soon and seriously considering doing this.
@christinareid6593 7 жыл бұрын
Once I get this, will I ever have to get it again? Like stock up on it? Or once I get it am I good to go?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
You are good to go as long as you follow the maint. on the soil.
@reptiles4u210 7 жыл бұрын
What timer would you recommend for two tanks (both with two lights on a 12hr cycle
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Any timer would work.
@arizonaherpsandinvertibret5407 6 жыл бұрын
Maybe smart plugs that you can use with home automation.
@pat_rrr 2 жыл бұрын
Should I let the terrafirma dry first? Worried about scale rot
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, you can absolutely let it dry some if it is a bit too wet, you definitely want to monitor it with a hygrometer though! www.thebiodude.com/products/vivarium-electronics-digital-thermometer-hygrometer
@saltyryan8280 2 жыл бұрын
Will putting a UTH under the tank work as effectively with the tera substrate as putting it in the side of the tank ?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 2 жыл бұрын
Hey hey! so no, putting the pad under the tank will not penetrate the substrate layers like putting it on the side would, this set up at this time WITH the heating pad was for an extra heat option, i would recommd using a CHE on top regulated with a thermostat and then supplimenting if necesary, however most new CHEs can carry the heat you need!! hope this helps!! please reach out for any other questions!!! www.thebiodude.com/collections/reptile-heat-bulbs
@saltyryan8280 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter my main concern is my python getting to cold because the tank is in my room and my family likes the temp around 65 66 at night. I was thinking of just getting a ceramic bulb for him at night because the heat pad even on a thermostat is not getting the temp of the tank past 73 degrees.
@saltyryan8280 2 жыл бұрын
Not even the hotspot gets to 75 degrees at night
@saltyryan8280 2 жыл бұрын
Trying to keep it in the low to mid 80s.would the ceramic heat bulb be a good option to raise the temp ?
@LstWndBrkr 7 жыл бұрын
Somehow got sugar ants in my bio active set up. How would I get rid of them?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
I have no idea! I am sorry!
@hyleighpoulton2910 7 жыл бұрын
I know this is late but would really appreciate a reply, once I set all of this up willi need to buy food for the bugs or will I just have to look after my snake like normal without having to clean the tank
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
The bugs will populate in the tank itself.You will only need to provide biodegradeables. : )
@hyleighpoulton2910 7 жыл бұрын
The Bio Dude Josh Halter thank you, do I have to buy them separate and how much do I give them :)
@barr65 6 жыл бұрын
do the kits come with the springtails and isopods or are they sold separately?
@3shakes218 6 жыл бұрын
they come in the kits
@arizonaherpsandinvertibret5407 6 жыл бұрын
No, they include bio shot which does the same things.
@miked3723 4 жыл бұрын
Is setting up a bioactive vivarium for a young ball python okay? Ultimately I want to keep her in a bioactive setup and obviously do not want to have to keep moving the bioactive to larger and larger setups as she grows. Is it okay to create a large setup for her to grow into and put her in as a baby?
@zakarymcleod1850 4 жыл бұрын
From what I’ve been told and what I’ve seen online, you need a ton of hiding spaces everywhere and not a lot of open area if you want to put a baby ball in a large setup. Large setups can stress them out quite a lot if they feel exposed, but if you can make them feel cozy it’ll be fine.
@YooRyuk 2 жыл бұрын
set it up in a basic 10 gallon until it get over 800 grams but make your bio active setup once you get it so once your snake is big enough the tank will be established
@pvtcopenhagen4570 3 жыл бұрын
why does your cameraman stand so far away, id like to see in the enclosure while youre building
@BestIeverhadisyou 5 жыл бұрын
How much of the firma do you suggest for a 90 gallon- having 4-5 inches of substrate?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Aqua Fish. I would be able to give you a better recommendation with the dimensions of the floor print.
@BestIeverhadisyou 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 4ft x 18"
@angelchristopherpechmarine6103 7 жыл бұрын
Hi, bio dude, do you ship to Mexico?
@annamariagiordano6013 2 жыл бұрын
When is this going to be available again?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, if we dont have the kits in stock online, they can still put a kit together for you. Give the store a call directly to get the quote. 717- 305-0684
@theperformanceshop 7 жыл бұрын
great vid as allways dude how about a video on best times to turn on and off lights and best times to have your mister turn on and off best times to feed those kind of things for ball pythons and a reputable place to get morphs from
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
That will all really depend on you, honestly. I work the 12 - 12 with your schedule as with the misting. Usually I turn on all lights at 730 a and off at 730p. Mister goes off twice a day for 40 seconds. As far as a reputable place I would ask on Ball Python Enthusiasts on Facebook.
@theperformanceshop 7 жыл бұрын
thanks dude
@arizonaherpsandinvertibret5407 6 жыл бұрын
I am getting mine from VMS Herp and she is gonna be $30 for a normal morph.
@jpxm6460 6 жыл бұрын
I don't know whether to go bioactive or not. Is the snake not going to be as happy in a normal terrarium?
@arizonaherpsandinvertibret5407 6 жыл бұрын
The snake is usually happier in bio.
@chrisc2967 7 жыл бұрын
Do you need a heat pad or heat rock for a ball python in this setup?
@johnvazquez1405 7 жыл бұрын
chris c heat rocks are not reliable nor recommended for any Ball Python set up
@johnvazquez1405 7 жыл бұрын
You cannot regulate their temperature like you can with a pad which would make the heat rock far too hot severely burning the snake
@scottm8285 6 жыл бұрын
Why did neither of you talk about putting a timer on the light? Makes way more sense ...
@chrishasaclue 7 жыл бұрын
Have a couple of questions. One: Can I feed my ball python a dead rat in an bioactive tank even though the Springtails will try to feast on the dead rat, or should I feed my BP in a separate container? Question two: Can you do a video of a bioactive blood python setup? I know Bloods like their humidity around 75-80 percent, so I wouldn't be sure wich Terra Substrate to get when I finally decide to get a blood.
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Chrishasaclue, I know that on numerous forums etc they say to never pull the BP from the enclosure to eat it. I have fed my corns, hog, kenyan etc all FT with no issues with my systems. As for the blood I can in the future. I will be doing a few different videos for your larger species as your approach is much different when it comes to larger reptiles. I would use the Firma for a Blood, but you would need a deep layer, at least 8" (which is what they like anyway from my experiences).
@chrishasaclue 7 жыл бұрын
Yea... The Firma would probrably be a better option. Bloods like moisture, but would probrably get scale rott if they are constantly on wet bedding. As you know, bloods aren't as forgiving with mistakes and errors as something like a Ball or an Angolan python is.... thanks for the heads up.
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Your welcome. One thing to keep in mind with the Firma. It will almost always stay dry on the top, but retain moisture in the middle and bottom layers while aerating properly. This is important when it comes to your sedentary snakes that do not move around much. : )
@dannystumpf321 6 жыл бұрын
personally i always feed in a different enclosure. that way your snake knows when its time to eat and when its time to be handled.
@DavisLensch 5 жыл бұрын
Can u use ivy?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Davis. Sure! Ivy is a great, resilient plant.
@DavisLensch 5 жыл бұрын
The Bio Dude Josh Halter ok great thanks
@jasonvickery8622 3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate
@reptiles4u210 7 жыл бұрын
Something like fimya and then hmya ya and ya
@MrEarl35420 5 жыл бұрын
If you could work on the sound that would be great
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 5 жыл бұрын
Hi MrEarl, thank you for the honest feedback. this is a very old video. I have been working on better quality videos. It's all a learning process.
@Joegattofan27 5 жыл бұрын
32:36 lol saw that
@scottm8285 6 жыл бұрын
Ok .. is that an autographed Bee Gee's picture up there?
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 6 жыл бұрын
Negative, The Doors from 1968 - Morrison signed it himself.
@scottm8285 6 жыл бұрын
I swear it looks like the Bee Gee's, LOL.
@DraconisMarchVII 4 жыл бұрын
Get that camera up there so I can see the inside of the cage. Or get a freaking tripod.
@imperialdrone6261 6 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry. He said cactusus. Lol love ya dude but lol
@alanstewart410 4 жыл бұрын
Woah! Don't mention misting to this guy! Him and his wife used the blow their lid at anyone who mentioned it to aid humidity as it would pretty much kill your snake. Safe to say I quit the Facebook group they was power hungry on nice to see someone with more knowledge than him making him look like nervous school boy 😂
@alanstewart410 4 жыл бұрын
Also its proven FACT ball pythons do not just stay underground all the time during the daylight hours they have been found up trees just as many times they have been found on the ground or under the ground.
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately that regression happened after this video and I am now well aware of how they can communicate and speak to members of our community : (
@VellaTek 5 жыл бұрын
Get rid of all the stuff in front of the tank. It is hindering me from seeing what you are doing.
@ThereIsNoGodOnlyUs 6 жыл бұрын
It's like the dude has no idea how heat works.
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 6 жыл бұрын
Heat comes from the sun.
@michaeleck2709 7 жыл бұрын
you know you need to reply to someone that wants to buy your product . I just asked some simple questions about your product if you can not take the time to answer the post i will not buy you product
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 7 жыл бұрын
Then maybe you should email me instead of relying on social media to get the answers. I get 100+ comments daily.
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